Forbose Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Bulletproof
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Forbose against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Forbose is a dietary supplement by Bulletproof with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for energy and fatigue, athletic performance and recovery, fibromyalgia symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 1,105 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Coleus forskohlii root extract, Magnesium, D-Ribose. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Forbose by Bulletproof
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Forbose contains 3 active ingredients. D-Ribose is a simple sugar your cells use for energy, especially in muscle.
Magnesium is a mineral that supports muscle and nerve function, helps regulate blood sugar, and aids digestion. Coleus forskohlii root extract is a plant compound traditionally used in herbal medicine.
The product also contains inactive ingredients — modified cellulose, rice extract blend, and ascorbyl palmitate — that serve as capsule material, flow agents, and preservative.
Does it work?
Leans against
The evidence for D-Ribose is limited. It's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance and possibly ineffective for McArdle disease.
For restless legs syndrome, muscle soreness, heart failure after bypass surgery, and other uses, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it either way. Magnesium, on the other hand, is effective for constipation and for indigestion (dyspepsia).
It's also effective for low magnesium levels and for preventing pre-eclampsia in pregnancy — though pregnancy supplementation should only happen under your doctor's guidance.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
D-Ribose is generally well tolerated in the short term but can lower blood sugar and hasn't been studied long-term. The most common side effects are diarrhea, stomach discomfort, headache, low blood sugar, and nausea.
Some people report lightheadedness, anxiety, or increased appetite. Lowering your dose may reduce nausea or anxiety if they occur.
Ribose should be avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information. Magnesium is generally well tolerated.
Common side effects taken by mouth are diarrhea, stomach irritation, nausea, and vomiting. It's safe for healthy adults at recommended amounts from food and supplements, though magnesium supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding should only be used under medical guidance since magnesium is needed but must be monitored.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking Forbose, check with your pharmacist if you take levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) for Parkinson's — magnesium significantly reduces its effectiveness. Also double-check if you're on diabetes medications or insulin (moderate risk of low blood sugar from both ingredients), skeletal muscle relaxants, blood-pressure calcium channel blockers, potassium-sparing diuretics, proton pump inhibitors or H2 blockers for acid reflux, sulfonylureas, quinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, or bisphosphonates for bone health.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with graded evidence leaning against its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is for people interested in energy and muscle support, but it's important to check your medications first — especially if you take diabetes drugs, insulin, Parkinson's medication, or antibiotics. Magnesium can change how several medications work.
Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2017.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Forbose, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bulletproof |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 815709022495 |
| Net contents | 60 Veg Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 22, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 81162 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Forbose by Bulletproof, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| D-Ribose | 679 mg | -- |
| Added Sugars | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Forskolin | 50 mg | -- |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7% |
| Coleus forskohlii root extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Modified Cellulose, Rice extract Blend, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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General Statements
Plug Into Your Power You make energy every day in the form of ATP - it's how your cells turn fuel into power.
Why: Activates enzyme needed for energy production.
Mind power Energy production
Brand IP Statement(s)
The herb extract in Forbose activates a key enzyme to help boost your cells' ability to create and use ATP, which makes you feel like you've got a lot more to give.
2017 Bulletproof 360, Inc. All rights reserved.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
How: 2 capsules before or after activity.
Formulation
No soy Non-GMO No dye No junk
Seals/Symbols
No soy Non-GMO No dye No junk
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General
R02 170331
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken.
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Forbose by Bulletproof label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Forbose by Bulletproof
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Vegetable Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
D-Ribose
Interacts with86 drugs
Ribose (D-ribose) is a simple sugar your body makes naturally and uses to build energy molecules like ATP. Some people take it for fatigue, fibromyalg...
D-Ribose monograph & interactionsMagnesium
Interacts with295 drugs
Magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs for muscles, nerves, blood pressure, and many other functions, and supplements are useful for preven...
Magnesium monograph & interactionsColeus forskohlii root extract
Interacts with915 drugs
Coleus is a plant from the mint family whose root contains a compound called forskolin, often marketed for weight loss, asthma, and heart health. Whil...
Coleus forskohlii root extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Modified Cellulose, Rice extract Blend, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Forbose by Bulletproof Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Forbose by Bulletproof contains two ingredients with documented interactions with medications.
D-Ribose can increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when taken with diabetes drugs or insulin — both interactions are moderate severity. Because ribose lowers blood sugar on its own, combining it with these medications could push your levels too low.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Magnesium in this product has more extensive interactions. The most serious is with levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet), a Parkinson's medication — magnesium can cut the drug's effectiveness by a large margin, which is a major-severity concern.
Magnesium also has moderate-severity interactions with skeletal muscle relaxants (which it can strengthen and speed up), potassium-sparing diuretics (which may raise magnesium levels), calcium channel blockers used for blood pressure (additive effects possible), acid-reducing drugs like proton pump inhibitors (may reduce magnesium's laxative effect), sulfonylureas for diabetes (increases their strength and hypoglycemia risk), quinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin (magnesium reduces absorption — space doses 2+ hours apart), and bisphosphonates for bone health (separate by at least 2 hours).
We could not check Forskolin — we hold no interaction data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 370 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Forbose interact with 1,105 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 3 ingredients in Forbose interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Coleus forskohlii root extract Magnesium D-Ribose
AnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Anisindione interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Forbose — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
D-riboseAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ribose in combination with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full D-ribose + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Antithrombin Iii interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Antithrombin Iii interactionApalutamideErleada
How Apalutamide interacts with Forbose — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Apalutamide interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Apixaban interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Apixaban interactionApremilastOtezla
How Apremilast interacts with Forbose — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Apremilast interactionAprepitantCinvanti, Emend
How Aprepitant interacts with Forbose — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aprepitant interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Forbose — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining coleus with antihypertensive drugs might cause additive blood pressure lowering effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aprocitentan interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Argatroban interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Argatroban interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with Forbose — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with Forbose — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with Forbose — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Armodafinil interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Antacids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionColeus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, PhenacetinLanorinal
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, Caffeine, OrphenadrineInvagesic, Invagesic Forte, Norgesic, Norgesic Forte, Orphengesic, Orphengesic Forte
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interactionMagnesiumSkeletal Muscle Relaxants, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Parenteral magnesium alters the pharmacokinetics of skeletal muscle relaxants, increasing their effects and accelerating the onset of effect.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, PropoxypheneMargesic Comp. 65
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interactionAspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium OxideBufferin
How Aspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Antacids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide interactionColeus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide interactionAspirin, CarisoprodolSoma Compound
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MagnesiumSkeletal Muscle Relaxants, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Parenteral magnesium alters the pharmacokinetics of skeletal muscle relaxants, increasing their effects and accelerating the onset of effect.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Carisoprodol interactionColeus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Carisoprodol interactionAspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine PhosphateSoma Compound w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Forbose — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Coleus Forskohlii Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
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Coleus forskohlii root extract
Calcium Channel Blockers
Theoretically, combining coleus with calcium channel blockers might increase the coronary vasodilatory effects.
Forskolin, a constituent of coleus, and calcium channel blockers both cause coronary vasodilatory effects.
Nitrates
Theoretically, combining coleus with nitrates might increase the coronary vasodilatory effects.
Forskolin, a constituent of coleus, and nitrates both cause coronary vasodilatory effects.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
In vitro and animal research shows that forskolin, a constituent of coleus, can inhibit platelet aggregation and adhesion.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, combining coleus with antihypertensive drugs might cause additive blood pressure lowering effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that forskolin, a constituent of coleus, may lower blood pressure.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, taking coleus may affect drugs metabolized by CYP2C9 and increase the risk of adverse effects or reduce the effectiveness.
Research on the effect of coleus on CYP2C9 is conflicting. Some animal research shows that coleus extract can induce CYP2C9, while in vitro research shows that coleus can inhibit CYP2C9. Until more is known, advise patients that taking coleus might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that coleus can activate the nuclear receptor, pregnane X receptor (PXR), which results in increased expression of CYP3A4. Although the clinical significance of this is not known, use caution when considering concomitant use of coleus and other drugs affected by these enzymes.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, taking coleus may affect the metabolism of warfarin and increase the risk of adverse effects or reduce the effectiveness.
Some animal research shows that coleus extract can induce cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9), an enzyme that metabolizes warfarin. However, other in vitro research shows that coleus can inhibit CYP2C9. Theoretically, taking coleus with drugs metabolized by CYP2C9 might affect drug levels and the risk of adverse effects. Until more is known, advise patients that taking coleus might increase or decrease levels of warfarin.
Magnesium
Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet)
Magnesium can reduce the bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Clinical research in healthy volunteers shows that taking magnesium oxide 1000 mg with levodopa 100 mg/carbidopa 10 mg reduces the area under the curve (AUC) of levodopa by 35% and of carbidopa by 81%. In vitro and animal research shows that magnesium produces an alkaline environment in the digestive tract, which might lead to degradation and reduced bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Aminoglycoside Antibiotics
Concomitant use of aminoglycoside antibiotics and magnesium can increase the risk for neuromuscular weakness.
Both aminoglycosides and magnesium reduce presynaptic acetylcholine release, which can lead to neuromuscular blockade and possible paralysis. This is most likely to occur with high doses of magnesium given intravenously.
Antacids
Use of acid reducers may reduce the laxative effect of magnesium oxide.
A retrospective analysis shows that, in the presence of H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a higher dose of magnesium oxide is needed for a laxative effect. This may also occur with antacids. Under acidic conditions, magnesium oxide is converted to magnesium chloride and then to magnesium bicarbonate, which has an osmotic laxative effect. By reducing acidity, antacids may reduce the conversion of magnesium oxide to the active bicarbonate salt.
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)
Magnesium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Advise patients that bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide should be taken at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after magnesium containing products.
Bisphosphonates
Magnesium can decrease absorption of bisphosphonates.
Cations, including magnesium, can decrease bisphosphonate absorption. Advise patients to separate doses of magnesium and these drugs by at least 2 hours.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Magnesium can have additive effects with calcium channel blockers, although evidence is conflicting.
Magnesium inhibits calcium entry into smooth muscle cells and may therefore have additive effects with calcium channel blockers. Severe hypotension and neuromuscular blockades may occur when nifedipine is used with intravenous magnesium, although some contradictory evidence suggests that concurrent use of magnesium with nifedipine does not increase the risk of neuromuscular weakness. High doses of magnesium could theoretically have additive effects with other calcium channel blockers.
Digoxin
Magnesium salts may reduce absorption of digoxin.
Clinical evidence suggests that treatment with oral magnesium hydroxide or magnesium trisilicate reduces absorption of digoxin from the intestines. This may reduce the blood levels of digoxin and decrease its therapeutic effects.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Potassium-sparing diuretics decrease excretion of magnesium, possibly increasing magnesium levels.
Potassium-sparing diuretics also have magnesium-sparing properties, which can counteract the magnesium losses associated with loop and thiazide diuretics. Theoretically, increased magnesium levels could result from concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics and magnesium supplements.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Magnesium decreases absorption of quinolones.
Magnesium can form insoluble complexes with quinolones and decrease their absorption. Advise patients to take these drugs at least 2 hours before, or 4 to 6 hours after, magnesium supplements.
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Parenteral magnesium alters the pharmacokinetics of skeletal muscle relaxants, increasing their effects and accelerating the onset of effect.
Parenteral magnesium shortens the time to onset of skeletal muscle relaxants by about 1 minute and prolongs the duration of action by about 2 minutes. Magnesium potentiates the effects of skeletal muscle relaxants by decreasing calcium-mediated release of acetylcholine from presynaptic nerve terminals, reducing postsynaptic sensitivity to acetylcholine, and having a direct effect on the membrane potential of myocytes. Magnesium also has vasodilatory actions and increases cardiac output, allowing a greater amount of muscle relaxant to reach the motor end plate. A clinical study found that low-dose rocuronium (0.45 mg/kg), when given after administration of magnesium 30 mg/kg over 10 minutes, has an accelerated onset of effect, which matches the onset of effect seen with a full-dose rocuronium regimen (0.6 mg/kg). In another clinical study, onset times for rocuronium doses of 0.3, 0.6, and 1.2 mg/kg were 86, 76, and 50 seconds, respectively, when given alone, but were reduced to 66, 44, and 38 seconds, respectively, when the doses were given after a 15-minute infusion of magnesium sulfate 60 mg/kg. Giving intraoperative intravenous magnesium sulfate, 50 mg/kg loading dose followed by 15 mg/kg/hour, reduces the onset time of rocuronium, enhances its clinical effects, reduces the dose of intraoperative opiates, and prolongs the spontaneous recovery time. It does not affect the activity of subsequently administered neostigmine.
Sulfonylureas
Magnesium increases the systemic absorption of sulfonylureas, increasing their effects and side effects.
Clinical research shows that administration of magnesium hydroxide with glyburide increases glyburide absorption, increases maximal insulin response by 35-fold, and increases the risk of hypoglycemia, when compared with glyburide alone. A similar interaction occurs between magnesium hydroxide and glipizide. The mechanism of this effect appears to be related to the elevation of gastrointestinal pH by magnesium-based antacids, increasing solubility and enhancing absorption of sulfonylureas.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Magnesium decreases absorption of tetracyclines.
Magnesium can form insoluble complexes with tetracyclines in the gut and decrease their absorption and antibacterial activity. Advise patients to take these drugs 1 hour before or 2 hours after magnesium supplements.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
In vitro evidence shows that magnesium sulfate inhibits platelet aggregation, even at low concentrations. Some preliminary clinical evidence shows that infusion of magnesium sulfate increases bleeding time by 48% and reduces platelet activity. However, other clinical research shows that magnesium does not affect platelet aggregation, although inhibition of platelet-dependent thrombosis can occur.
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Gabapentin absorption can be decreased by magnesium.
Clinical research shows that giving magnesium oxide orally along with gabapentin decreases the maximum plasma concentration of gabapentin by 33%, time to maximum concentration by 36%, and area under the curve by 43%. Advise patients to take gabapentin at least 2 hours before, or 4 to 6 hours after, magnesium supplements.
Sevelamer (Renagel, Renvela)
Sevelamer may increase serum magnesium levels.
In patients on hemodialysis, sevelamer use was associated with a 0.28 mg/dL increase in serum magnesium. The mechanism of this interaction remains unclear.
D-Ribose
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking ribose in combination with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In clinical research, ribose decreases serum glucose levels in a dose-dependent manner.
Insulin
Theoretically, taking ribose with insulin could increase the hypoglycemic effect of insulin.
In clinical pharmacokinetic studies, oral administration of ribose modestly increased serum insulin levels.
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Bulletproof
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- Bulletproof 360, INC.
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- Bellevue
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- WA
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- 98004
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- 1-425-434-9704
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- bulletproof.com
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Ribose
Interacts with 86 drugsRibose (D-ribose) is a simple sugar your body makes naturally and uses to build energy molecules like ATP. Some people take it for fatigue, fibromyalgia, exercise recovery, or heart conditio...
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Interacts with 295 drugsMagnesium is an essential mineral your body needs for muscles, nerves, blood pressure, and many other functions, and supplements are useful for preventing or correcting deficiency. Some othe...
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Interacts with 915 drugsColeus is a plant from the mint family whose root contains a compound called forskolin, often marketed for weight loss, asthma, and heart health. While early lab and small human studies are...
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The 106 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Ribose 8 references
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Coleus 16 references
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